Taka Katsuta's lack of pace is baffling. Every indicator leading to the event was pointing towards a strong performance - second on the road, confidence from two event wins and a dominant asphalt Toyota.

Yet he looks lost and short on confidence. Maybe the home pressure is a lot more than he lets up. We may find out on Saturday when he runs in supposedly the best place viz-a-viz other Yaris.

Elfyn Evans, though, deserves a pat on the back for playing to his and Toyota's strength. Ten-out-of-ten for his drive thus far.